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Waukegan, IL (60087): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,119 ISGS records · Lake County

125 ftmedian well depth
83 ft–201 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (936 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Waukegan (60087), Illinois?

The median drilled well depth in and around Waukegan (60087) is 125 ft, based on 1,104 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half fall between 83 ft and 201 ft; 90% are shallower than 238 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Waukegan (60087)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 125 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,125–$8,125; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,500–$12,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Waukegan (60087)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 112 50–100 ft 344 100–150 ft 135 150–200 ft 211 200–300 ft 264 300–400 ft 35 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 3
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Method: medians computed from ISGS records (ISGS water wells; engineering, mineral and stratigraphic test borings, mine shafts, outcrops and monitoring wells are excluded, as are wells the survey records as plugged; depths 0-5,000 ft), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address. Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.